TRAININGTen weeks of Basic Combat Training and eight weeks of Advanced Individual Training, including practicing dental care tasks. Part of this time is spent in the classroom, and part in the field.

Advanced Individual Training: 8 weeks at Fort Sam Houston, TX

Some of the skills you'll learn are:

Preventive dentistry

Dental office procedures

Radiology (X-ray) techniques

Dental hygiene procedures

HELPFUL SKILLS

Interest in biology and chemistry

Enjoy helping others

Good hand-eye coordination

Ability to follow spoken instructions and detailed procedures

REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)Skilled Technical (ST): 91

FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERSThe skills you learn will help prepare you for a future at dental offices or clinics. You’ll be qualified to assist dentists in the treatment of patients, as well as provide support as a dental assistant or dental hygienist.

With your extensive Army training and some additional study, you may qualify for certification with either the American Medical Technologists as a registered dental assistant or with the Dental Assisting National Board as a certified dental assistant.